78662 ZIP Code — Red Rock, TX

Bastrop County, Texas

ZIP code 78662 is located in Red Rock, Texas, within Bastrop County. It covers approximately 67.37 square miles and serves a population of 3,035 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 830.

About ZIP code 78662

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $228,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $67,756. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

3,035

population

67.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78662 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78662

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78662. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Red Rock	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78616 Dale (8 mi) 78953 Rosanky (8.9 mi) 78612 Cedar Creek (10.3 mi) 78644 Lockhart (14 mi) 78602 Bastrop (14.6 mi) 78957 Smithville (15.7 mi) 78617 Del Valle (16 mi) 78719 Austin (18.9 mi) 78632 Harwood (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,035
Population density	45 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	67.37 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	29.9523
Longitude	-97.4448
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	830

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.9%	36.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	30.9%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	26.0%	27.4%	22.6%
Over $200k	7.2%	4.9%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,035

Population

People per sq mi

46.2

Median age

$67,756

Median household income

$38,017

Per capita income

$228,900

Median home value

$1,058

Median monthly rent

69.8%

Home ownership

3.7%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

984

Housing units

8.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

114

15–19

100

20–24

153

25–34

135

159

35–44

140

337

45–54

296

134

55–59

118

60–64

218

65–74

192

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	659	21.7%
18 and over	2,376	78.3%
65 and over	664	21.9%
Median age	46.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.6%

Two or more races 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	2,991	98.6%
Two or more races	24	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	20	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.9%	36.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	30.9%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	26.0%	27.4%	22.6%
Over $200k	7.2%	4.9%	7.8%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 20.2%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 27.2%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$200k+ 9.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	20.2%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	8.8%
$100k–$150k	27.2%
$150k–$200k	1.6%
$200k+	9.3%
Median income	$67,756

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.0%

$50k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 6.1%

$150k–$200k 16.6%

$200k–$300k 8.7%

$300k–$500k 33.1%

$500k–$1M 8.6%

$1M+ 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$228,900
Median rent / month	$1,058
Owner occupied	69.8%
Renter occupied	30.2%
Vacant	6.1%
Single-family detached	66.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.4%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	4.9%
2010–2019	7.8%
2000–2009	18.1%
1990–1999	26.2%
1980–1989	10.7%
1970–1979	11.7%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	2.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.6%
2 bedrooms	22.4%
3 bedrooms	39.3%
4 bedrooms	25.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	21.8%
2 vehicles	46.0%
3 or more	32.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.6%
Electricity	77.4%
Propane / LP gas	18.5%
Wood	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	681	52.8%
Cohabiting couple	21	1.6%
Male householder, no spouse	291	22.6%
Female householder, no spouse	296	23.0%
Households with children under 18	437	33.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	420	32.6%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.7%	21.1%
Married	49.9%	52.7%
Separated	1.5%	0.0%
Widowed	1.8%	10.7%
Divorced	18.1%	15.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 23.4%

Some college, no degree 51.6%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 5.4%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.3%
Bachelor's or higher	8.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	109	20.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	215	40.0%
High school	214	39.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.0%

Transportation & utilities 14.3%

Retail trade 11.6%

Finance & real estate 11.6%

Other services 8.5%

Construction 8.4%

Public administration 7.2%

Professional & management 6.5%

Manufacturing 5.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.1%
Service	12.5%
Sales & office	19.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	30.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.6%
Government	23.1%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	1.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.4%
Carpool	18.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.3%
Other means	5.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	43.0

Poverty

All people 3.7%

Under 18 years 0.5%

18 and over 4.6%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.8%
Retirement income	32.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	19.8%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	25.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.8%
Visited dentist	52.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	170	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.0%
65 and over	35.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.3%
Public insurance	30.4%
No insurance	12.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,899	95.5%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,035	100.0%
Born in same state	2,919	96.2%
Born in different state	2,091	68.9%
Foreign born	116	3.8%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	484	15.9%
Arab	349	11.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	39	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.5%
Internet access	88.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78662

What city is ZIP code 78662 in?

ZIP code 78662 is primarily assigned to Red Rock, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78662 in?

ZIP code 78662 falls within Bastrop County, Texas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 78662?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the population of ZIP code 78662?

ZIP code 78662 has an estimated population of 3,035 residents, with a density of 45 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78662?

The median home value in ZIP code 78662 is $228,900.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 78662?

The median household income in ZIP code 78662 is $67,756, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 78662 in?

ZIP code 78662 observes the CST timezone.